Hannagan Meadow
Scenic drive · Arizona
US 191's Coronado Trail twists through more than 400 curves over the White Mountains' high country, and Hannagan Meadow at 9,100 feet, with its 1926 lodge, anchors Arizona's most remote and reliably golden aspen stretch, far from Sedona's crowds.
Don’t miss
Peak: October 15–October 19
Color builds from October 5 · mostly bare by November 10
Sampled at Hannagan Meadow’s own coordinates and elevation (2776 m) rather than a regional average.
This window comes from 52 weather points across Arizona, nudged 4 days earlier to match 1 published peak date from flagstaffarizona.org and fs.usda.gov. This year's weather has the peak running 3 days earlier than a normal year. How the forecast works
When to go to Hannagan Meadow
Good color holds through about October 26, giving you roughly 21 days from the first turn to past peak. At 9,108 ft, it turns before the lower ground nearby.
Hannagan Meadow on the map
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Frequently asked
- When does Hannagan Meadow peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for October 15–October 19 (best estimate October 17). Color starts around October 5 and is mostly bare by November 10.
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